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Galactia striata

Galactia striata (Jacq.) Urb.

Florida Hammock Milkpea

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonym(s): Galactia cubensis, Galactia spiciformis

USDA Symbol: GAST2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Vine
Root Type: Tap
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems to about 10 feet in length.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Flowers violet, lavender, bluish pink or pinkish-purple.

Distribution

USA: FL , TX

Additional resources

USDA: Find Galactia striata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Galactia striata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galactia striata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-01-03
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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